TAP162574
SubstationMinnesota · ALLETE, INC.
At a glance
TAP162574 is an electric transmission substation in Minnesota, on ALLETE, INC.'s transmission network. It is classified as unclassified and connects 3 transmission lines. Substation proximity is one of the strongest speed-to-power signals for siting a datacenter — interconnection distance to an energized, high-voltage bus is often the binding constraint on time-to-energization.
Voltage & classification
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #164856 | 35 kV | ALLETE, INC. | IN SERVICE | 7.7 mi |
| #164868 | 35 kV | ALLETE, INC. | IN SERVICE | 9.2 mi |
| #164869 | 35 kV | ALLETE, INC. | IN SERVICE | 27.8 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP162574, ranked by DC Readiness. Sites this close to an energized substation carry a strong speed-to-power advantage.
| Site | Type | State | County | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAP136156 | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Crow Wing County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.2 |
| EC Coal Benton County | Greenfield | MN | Benton County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 60.0 |
| EC Coal Crow Wing County | Greenfield | MN | Crow Wing County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 59.1 |
| EC Coal Benton County | Greenfield | MN | Benton County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 57.9 |
| UNKNOWN129759 | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Benton County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.9 |
| TAP135052 | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Stearns County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.7 |
| EC Near Granite City | Greenfield | MN | Benton | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 57.6 |
| EC Near Granite City | Greenfield | MN | Benton | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 57.5 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP162574?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by ALLETE, INC. Line voltages range from 35 kV to 35 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 44.6 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP162574 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 58 to 61 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Crow Wing County, Benton County, Stearns County, Benton. The Minnesota average across 3,216 scored sites is 55.7. 1,270 of those Minnesota sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
How many transmission lines connect to TAP162574 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP162574 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 35 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 44.6 miles.
Who owns TAP162574 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP162574 belong to ALLETE, INC. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP162574 substation located?
TAP162574 is in Minnesota at 45.9741, -94.3728. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Crow Wing County, Benton County, Stearns County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP162574 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP162574. The highest-scoring is TAP136156 at 61/100. Across Minnesota, the average DC Readiness score is 55.7.
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About this data
Source: HIFLD Electric Substations and Transmission Lines (U.S. Department of Homeland Security), as published June 29, 2026. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: GridCensus, “TAP162574 substation, Minnesota”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/minnesota/tap162574-33af89f5 (data as of June 29, 2026).
Dataset updated . Screening estimates derived from public data sources.
Substation attributes are derived from public HIFLD / EIA infrastructure data and may lag real-world upgrades or retirements. Voltage and connected-line counts are screening figures — confirm available capacity and interconnection terms directly with the operating utility and ISO.
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